Schools in Zip Code 30025

ZIP code 30025 is served entirely by the Social Circle City School District, a small, complete system of four schools—Social Circle Primary School (PK–2), Social Circle Elementary School (3–5), Social Circle Middle School (6–8), and Social Circle High School (9–12)—serving roughly 2,000 students in a predominantly rural area east of Atlanta.

The clear standout is Social Circle Middle School, which posted a remarkable 100% proficiency rate for 8th graders taking Algebra I—far above the state’s 48.1%—and also beat state averages in every middle school ELA grade level. Its 7th-grade math (47.8%) also topped the state, though 8th-grade science (19.6%) and social studies (20.6%) lagged significantly. Social Circle Elementary School is a consistent mid-tier performer with a 3-star rating, highlighted by strong 4th-grade math (62.4% proficient vs. 50.1% statewide) and 5th-grade ELA, though its 5th-grade math and science scores dipped notably this year. The biggest concern is Social Circle High School, where Algebra I proficiency sits at just 19.7% and Biology at 32.9%—both well below state averages—despite a solid 88.7% graduation rate and a dropout rate below the state’s.

The most striking finding is the Algebra I disconnect: middle schoolers taking the course excel, but high school students struggle, suggesting a challenging transition or a highly selective group of advanced 8th graders. Interestingly, the high school has the lowest poverty rate (57% free/reduced lunch) yet the weakest academics, while the middle school, with higher poverty (72.5%), outperforms expectations—indicating factors beyond economics drive outcomes. Chronic absenteeism is manageable across all schools (14.8%–17.6%, at or below the state’s 17.7%), and student-teacher ratios are favorable (13.8–15.0). The district overall holds a 2-star rating, with the elementary school earning the highest marks, making the middle-to-high school transition the district’s clearest area for improvement.